The CARES Act – Application and Assurance for ESSER Funds Instructions The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – Application and Assurance for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds, will be completed in the Tiered Monitoring System (TMS) in DESE Web Applications. Staff completing the application will need access to DESE Web Applications and the Tiered Monitoring System. DESE Web Applications Access If you have not had previous access to DESE Web Applications, you will need to request access as a user before using the TMS. The LEAs User Manager will need to grant access to themselves and to the Authorized Representative for ESSER funds using the following steps:

• In User Manager, select “User Access” • Select “Modify District User’s Access” • Select “Edit User Access” • Select “Tiered Monitoring” and grant access to SE_TIEREDMON_DISTRICT_SUBMIT • Once access is assigned, the User Manager may assign access to users in the TMS (see directions below)

Tiered Monitoring System Access The LEAs User Manager will need to log into TMS from the Web Applications menu to assign themselves and the Authorized Representative for ESSER funds to access the application using the following steps:

• In the Options box on the right-hand side of the Tiered Monitoring-LEA Home page, select “Maintain User Security”

• Select “Manage Assignments” next to the individual’s name to whom you are granting access, then click the appropriate radio buttons to provide access

• Click “Save” Completing the Application in TMS 1) The user will log into TMS. This will take you to the Tiered Monitoring – LEA Home page.

2) Under Desk Monitoring Assignments, choose “2019-2020,” then select “The CARES Act – Application &

Assurance for ESSER Funds.”

3) Under Maintain Assignment Info, click “(edit)” and add the LEA Contact, phone number and email address.

Click “Save.”

4) Under the Document Sections, choose “Application & Assurance for CARES Act ESSER Funds.”

5) Please read carefully and answer “Y” (Yes), “N” (No) or “NA” (Not Applicable) for each question. For

questions 3-7, you must also answer the question in the LEA Comment box. 1. LEA Assurances and Certification 2. Assurance for Receiving Funds 3. Uses of Funds 4. Educational Need (must add comment to LEA Comment box) 5. Remote Learning (must add comment to LEA Comment box) 6. Disruption in Educational Services (must add comment to LEA Comment box) 7. Equitable Access-GEPA 427 (must add comment to LEA Comment box) 8. Affirmation of Consultation with Nonpublic School Officials

Check the “Evidence Source” checkbox if you are required to submit “Affirmation of Consultation with Nonpublic School Officials” forms.

6) After all questions are answered, select “Save” at the bottom of the page.

7) Return to the “The Cares Act – Application & Assurance for ESSER Funds” page by clicking the “Sections” link at the top of the page.

8) If you are not uploading “Affirmation of Consultation with Nonpublic School Officials” forms at this time or are not required to upload forms, skip to Step 14. NOTE: “Affirmation of Consultation with Nonpublic School Officials” forms do not need to be uploaded with the initial submission of this application to receive the first

payment of 75% of funds. The remainder of the funds will be sent after all forms have been received. If uploading “Affirmation of Consultation with Nonpublic School Officials” forms, proceed with Step 9.

9) If you are uploading “Affirmation of Consultation with Nonpublic School Officials” forms, under “Document Section,” click the “Documents” link.

10) Under “Documents,” click the “upload file” link.

11) “Browse” to find your file, enter a description of the document, then click the “Upload” button. You may upload all consultation forms at once or upload each nonpublic school separately.

12) If the file was successfully uploaded, it will be listed under “Document uploaded.”

13) Return to the “The Cares Act – Application & Assurance for ESSER Funds” page by clicking the “Sections” link at the top of the page.

14) Under “Document Sections,” click the “Submit” button.

15) In the message box, click “OK.”

16) After submitting, in the yellow box at the top of the page, you will see a message that the application was submitted successfully. A PDF of your responses is also available to print.

If you have questions, please contact:

ESEA Finance (Application, Payment & General Questions) Kim Oligschlaeger Coordinator Kelly Kempker Assistant Director Phone: 573-751-2641 FederalFinancial@dese.mo.gov

Federal Programs Staff (Nonpublic Questions) Julia Cowell Director of Federal Programs 573-751-8289 Julia.Cowell@dese.mo.gov Theresa Villmer State Ombudsman for Equitable Services 573-526-4365 Theresa.Villmer@dese.mo.gov